Rachel S.
Rachel S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Looking to spoil your pet!
I grew up with dogs as children, my family had two little dogs, a Maltese and a Papillon. I cared for both of them when they were older, so I have experience caring for dogs with special needs. During university, I started dog-walking for others. I looked after two dogs in that time, walking them regularly once a week. A couple of years ago, I started looking after dogs more regularly, including hosting them in my home.
Cat care experience
Rachel also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Rachel and Ben took wonderful care of our boy. It was like a home away from home for him and he was clearly very happy and settled when with them. They sent lovely photos and updates which we were very grateful for as we were missing him. However, knowing he was being so well cared for meant we could enjoy our time away. Highly recommended and will definitely book again.
Rachel and Ben took such great care of our Lab for two weeks at their place. They were really good at communicating with us and Drake was given lovely walks and had a lot of fun with them. We would definitely re-book and I’m sure Drake will be happy to stay again. Thanks Rachel and Ben!
I love leaving my dogs with Rachel (and Ben). I know they're going to be looked after and this couple really listen to understand their needs. I won't hesitate to use their services in future for Lottie and Amber. Thanks both for the peace of mind knowing they are safe and looked after in your care.
Lilly loved staying with Rachel and Ben. I thoroughly recommend them.
So grateful to Rachel and Ben for looking after Reggie whilst we were in London for my partner running the marathon. They sent regular updates and went above and beyond with his care (I said not to worry to walk him as his manners on the lead aren’t the best, but they still braved it ☺️) They were also super flexible as we weren’t sure on our ETA home. Thank you so much and we hope to have Reggie stay again ☺️
Rachel and Ben were lovely, we had a meet and greet before and they were very flexible with my schedule. Both dogs came back so relaxed and chilled that I might just book myself in! Would highly recommend - my cocker spaniel is very high energy, and my Older dog a grump, so not an easy mix, but they’re booked in again so can’t have been too bad! Thank you so much.both of you 😊
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Schedule
I work from home for much of the week and have a flexible schedule. I am available to walk dogs first thing in the morning or in the early afternoon. I'm happy to take dogs overnight on some weekdays and on weekends.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My building has a communal garden that your dog can access on lead, and I live a 5min walk away from Coldham's Common. I'll always defer to the owner's preferences when it comes to making your dog comfortable. Dogs are very welcome on the sofa. They have free range of most of the house. I usually take them on one big walk each day (at least one hour) - this can be a couple of shorter walks instead for young or senior dogs who can't walk as much. If off-lead walking is something you'd feel comfortable with, I tend to walk a dog on lead for at least the first 2-3 times, as I like to make sure we have established trust and practiced recall before walking a new dog off-lead. I will always speak to you about your preferences about this and all other matters beforehand.
A typical day
I would love to take your dog to explore our local parks, including Coldhams Common and Midsummer Common. Your dog is welcome to snuggle up on the sofa, and I'm of course happy to maintain and practice any training or commands.